Overview
Karim Alavi is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Alavi has been practicing medicine for over 31 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
67 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
91 Water Street, Milford, MA 01757
21 Eastern Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alavi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karim Alavi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karim Alavi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim Alavi by calling their office at 508-334-8195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karim Alavi a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karim Alavi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Karim Alavi specialize in?
While Dr. Karim Alavi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Karim Alavi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karim Alavi has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Karim Alavi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karim Alavi accept my insurance?
Dr. Karim Alavi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-8195 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Alavi isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Alavi isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- IleostomyDr. Alavi isDistinguished. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Alavi isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Alavi isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Alavi isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Alavi isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Alavi isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Alavi isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Alavi isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Alavi isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Alavi isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColitisDr. Alavi isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Alavi isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Alavi isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.